170,000 children eligible for new benefit
Applications will be taken in advance for Scottish Child Payment to help with expected high demand.
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45,000 Baby Boxes delivered in 2019
Parents and new-borns across Scotland benefitting.
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Early learning and childcare
Increase in number of children receiving additional funded hours.
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Strengthening children’s rights
UNCRC to be incorporated into Scots Law.
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Greater protection for care leavers welcomed
Measures on preventing homelessness.
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Further support for looked after children
Funding provided for targeted programmes.
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Update on flu programme
Efforts to minimise any delays to children’s flu vaccination.
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First step to new Scottish Child Payment
Plans for the creation of new benefit outlined.
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Early years expansion
Thousands of children already benefiting from additional hours.
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Training for childminders
New online learning resource to be launched.